Homeland Security Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2004

Summary

Homeland Security Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Protection Act of 2004 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include within the primary mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that civil rights are not diminished by efforts aimed at securing the homeland. Requires DHS's Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to report directly to the Secretary of DHS. Includes among the Officer's responsibilities to: (1) assist the Secretary, directorates, and offices of DHS to develop, implement, and periodically review DHS policies and procedures to ensure that the protection of civil rights is appropriately incorporated into DHS programs and activities; (2) oversee compliance with requirements relating to civil rights; (3) coordinate with the Privacy Officer; and (4) investigate complaints and information indicating possible abuses. Requires the DHS official responsible for privacy policy to report directly to the Secretary. Makes that official responsible for coordinating with the Officer to ensure that programs, policies, and procedures involving civil rights and privacy are addressed in a comprehensive manner and that Congress receives appropriate reports. Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to direct DHS's Inspector General to designate a senior official within the Inspector General's Office to perform specified functions, including initiating investigations of alleged abuses by DHS employees, officials, contractors, or grantees.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 20 September 2004

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 20 September 2004

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 20 September 2004

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 17 June 2004

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 17 June 2004

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 17 June 2004

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